Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken

Slow cooker shredded BBQ chicken is a simple, zesty, and flavorful chicken. It can go in pasta dishes, over potatoes, in sandwiches, or in tortillas.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bbq shredded chicken, shredded chicken, shredded chicken recipes

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 3 breasts
¾ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
¼ cup prepared mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Place 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, in the bottom of the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together ¾ cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, ¼ cup prepared mustard, 2 teaspoons liquid smoke, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on HIGH or 5-6 hours on LOW.
Shred the chicken using two forks, and serve on top of cooked rice or in a bun as a sandwich.

Notes

Originally Posted November 20, 2020

Updated February 4, 2025

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